SG5 2BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SG5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SG which means Stevenage.
- Postal District. In our case SG5.
- Postal Sector. In our case SG5 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
The regional mail center for the post area SG is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SG5 2BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STOTFOLD SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SG5 2BQ postcode have the street address of Pirton Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 19 individuals call the SG5 2BQ postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of HITCHIN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
SG5 2BQ is within the town of Hitchin.
The SG5 2BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SG5 2BQ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in SG5 2BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the SG5 2BQ Postcode Boundaries
Use the search box to search for other postcodes or places.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SG5 2BQ
The telephone area code for SG5 2BQ is 01462 Hitchin.
Map Coordinates for SG5 2BQ
| Latitude | 51.9464999224 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.291053697285 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SG5 2BQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 193 Luton and Stevenage | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 166 Luton & Hertford | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for SG5 2BQ
Sat 27th Apr
Press Button to Show Forecast for Hitchin
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 58.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 90.00% | NNE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
Press Button to Show Forecast for Hitchin
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 96.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 93.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 81.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 55.00% | W 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 48.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
Press Button to Show Forecast for Hitchin
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
Press Button to Show Forecast for Hitchin
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 32.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
Press Button to Show Forecast for Hitchin
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 22.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 31.00% | E 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SG5 2BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For SG5 2BQ
| Average Mbps | 38.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
SG5 2BQ has an average download speed of 38.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,033 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
14% of postcodes (166,174) have slower broadband speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,017,434) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SG5 2BQ
| Average Mbps | 6.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
SG5 2BQ has an average upload speed of 6.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (134,240) have slower upload speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,046,751) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SG5 2BQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01462622333
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01462459558
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01462630500
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School, Ashbrook Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7PB
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01462432080
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01462450716
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01462622555
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01462459160
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Address: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01462459215
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01462456737
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
Address: Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery, School Lane, Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3AT
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: 01462768392
England Secondary Schools
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01462622300
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01462432181
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SG5 2BQ
OLD PARK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 72 OLD PARK ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2JT
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
TILEHOUSE DENTAL CARE CLINIC
Address: 19 TILEHOUSE STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2DY
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE AND STEVENAG
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
BUCKLERSBURY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 27 BUCKLERSBURY, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BG
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
NO 1 HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 23 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SG5 2BQ
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SG5 2BQ
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SG5 2BQ
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
Transport Links near SG5 2BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SG5 2BQ
- Hitchin
Hitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9ULDistance: 1.68 milesDriving Time: 3.70 minutes - Letchworth Garden City
Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3ANDistance: 4.27 milesDriving Time: 8.91 minutes - Arlesey
Arlesey station, Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XADistance: 6.49 milesDriving Time: 13.09 minutes - Stevenage
Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XTDistance: 6.52 milesDriving Time: 9.91 minutes - Baldock
Baldock station, Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BUDistance: 9.03 milesDriving Time: 12.57 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SG5 2BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SG5 2BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SG5 2BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hitchin and Harpenden Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bim Afolami |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SG5 2BQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is North Hertfordshire District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
North Hertfordshire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for North Hertfordshire District at the following link North Hertfordshire District.How much is the Council Tax?
North Hertfordshire District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much North Hertfordshire District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SG5 2BQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilHouse Sales in SG5 2BQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £384,000 | £384,000 | £384,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £492,000 | £492,000 | £492,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £937,000 | £937,000 | £937,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £670,000 | £670,000 | £670,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £1,325,000 | £1,325,000 | £1,325,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Postcodes near the SG5 2BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SG5 2BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1HF | 0.70 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Churchgate, HITCHIN, SG5 1DN | 0.91 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Iceland |
| Asda, Queen Street, HITCHIN, SG4 9TY | 1.10 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Whinbush Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1PU | 1.20 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Broadway, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3TS | 5.44 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SG5 2BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP | 4.57 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 5.55 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 5.89 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 7.03 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ | 1.07 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ |
| McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB | 4.23 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB |
| McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 4.77 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA |
| McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL | 5.31 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 4.77 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.27 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 6.02 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to KFC Baldock Services |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 6.95 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 7.19 miles | Directions from SG5 2BQ to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |